Where precision meets passion
MKN premium professional cooking technology in stadium operations
Quick Facts:
Branch: Stadium catering / Hospitality
Location: MHP Arena, Stuttgart
Capacity: up to 60 000 visitors
Special hospitality: Porsche Tunnel Club for up to 200 guests
MKN solutions: FlexiChef®, FlexiCombi®, Junior combi steamers, griddle plates, induction hobs, cooking kettles
When VfB Stuttgart plays at MHP Arena Stuttgart, every second counts on and off the pitch.
Kitchen Director Alexander Michel and his team cater for up to 60 000 guests – from quick stadium snacks in the public area to fine dining in the Porsche Tunnel Club.
Up to 80 team members work hand in hand, making timing and precision absolutely essential. Using modern MKN professional cooking technology – from FlexiChef® and FlexiCombi® to cooking kettles – the team sets new benchmarks in productivity, freshness and flexibility.
The MHP Arena is home to VfB Stuttgart and meeting point for up to 60 000 fans on each match day.
The challenge: Parallel operation of diverse catering concepts – from snacks in the public area and front cooking stations to premium hospitality in the Porsche Tunnel Club.
Every guest expects reliable service and consistent quality within a narrow time frame.
The focus is on fresh, regional and creative cuisine with a significantly higher share of in-house production.
Front cooking and live cooking stations at the buffet create a new culinary experience while ensuring transparency and freshness.
MKN appliances have taken over a wide variety of tasks in the daily kitchen routine:
Particularly important: Using MagicPilot® automatic cooking programmes, appliances can be operated safely by semi-skilled or fluctuating staff to achieve reproducible results.
By using MKN technology, the catering team at VfB Stuttgart has been able to cut down the share of convenience products from 80 % to 30 %.
Instead of pre-packaged goods, the stadium now focuses increasingly on fresh, house-made dishes.
At the same time, standardized processes and automated programmes ensure consistent quality, even with large numbers of staff and tight deadlines.
The VfB Stuttgart team can therefore combine culinary excellence with speed, efficiency and a top guest experience.
Die MHP Arena is home to VfB Stuttgart and a meeting point for up to 60 000 fans on each match day.
The challenge: Parallel operation of diverse catering concepts – from snacks in the public area with buffets and front cooking stations to premium hospitality in the Porsche Tunnel Club.
Every guest expects reliable service and consistent quality within a narrow time frame.
"Every minute counts on match days. Our processes have to be perfectly coordinated, and that is exactly where MKN supports us. The high-performance appliances are flexible and our team can operate them easily and safely."
Alexander Michel, Kitchen Director VfB Stuttgart
